Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today hailed an announcement by the U.S. Department of Treasury that Washington state will lend more than $216 million to small businesses, thanks to a federal grant. The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funding of $19.7 million will leverage an additional $197 million in private funds, to help small businesses grow and create jobs across the… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, today made the case to maintain the Coast Guard’s icebreaking capability at a hearing on Coast Guard operations in the Arctic.“Icebreaking capability is critical to maintaining U.S. sovereignty in the Arctic frontier, which is increasingly important in the global… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after Boeing announced the 737-MAX would be built in Renton and the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers announcement that they have reached a contract extension agreement.“This is momentous news for all of Washington, and is further evidence that our aerospace workers are the best in the… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today lauded the results of a report showing that American seniors are saving hundreds of dollars in prescription drug costs thanks to the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Associated Press report on Medicare data shows that seniors in the Medicare doughnut hole paid on average more than $600 less in out-of-pocket expenses on prescription… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction announced they would not produce a plan to reduce the deficit.“I am disappointed that the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction failed to produce a plan to cut the deficit. “At the end of the day, this committee failed because Republicans on the panel… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted against a Republican balanced budget amendment that could require steep cuts to Medicare and Social Security.“I voted against the amendment because it would balance the budget on the backs of our most vulnerable citizens,” Larsen said. “I am a strong supporter of restoring fiscal discipline through responsible means. I recently sent a… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted for a bill that will fund the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, as well as continue other government operations. The appropriations bill was approved by the House of Representatives today and awaits consideration by the Senate before Presidential approval.“This bill will allow for… Read more »
A bill approved in Congress today and supported by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will help get thousands of veterans back to work. Larsen hailed the bill, which he said is a critical way to boost the economy and repay veterans for their service. The Vow to Hire Heroes Act now goes to President Obama, who has indicated that he will sign the bill.“Veterans who have risked life and limb in… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today regarding the Gov. Gregoire’s announcement of Washington state’s strategy to secure production of the 737-Max.“Washington’s aerospace workers are the best in the world, and they are the best suited to build the next generation 737-MAX,” Larsen said. “I support the Governor’s strategy to… Read more »
The U.S.-Australia defense partnership announced today by President Obama in Australia will boost the security interests of both nations, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, said today. Larsen, who travelled to Australia in February and met with Australian leaders including Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Defense Minister Stephen Smith, said the partnership will enhance regional security.“The… Read more »
